Where to find the best fried shrimp

Years age we used to go to Joe's Shrimp House on Cortland. Nothing since has really measured up. Would love to hear recs on the best fried shrimp, preferably North or Northwet sides or suburbs. I remember that Joe's was not battered, byt breaded. I believe it was a mixture of flour and cornmeal. Mayube that's why it was so special. Any suggestions welcome. JoanW

I,m a lifelong Fried Shrimp fanatic I stumbled upon this place by chance. This man uses his mothers Louisiana recipe to fry the most delectable shrimp I ever tasted. Shrimp is the only product of the restaurant there is only one size. Your only option is quantity, small or large. The prices are very minimal. and the shrimp are definitely addictive. If you can find a tastier shimp anywhere in Chicago area please let me know. Big Dave

thanks, bigdave, for your advice. We went to Haire's today. Only took 40 minutes from the northwest suburbs. Had a great conversation with the owner, who is a charming guy who uses his mother's recipes. The shrimp are fantastic. He also gave us a sample portion of his spaghetti. Excellent meat sauce, very litle tomato, great taste. We would eally recommend this place. JoanW2002

Have you tried The Fish Keg? They've been in the same loc for forever & they have always been good. I miss Joe's too.2233 W Howard St(between Albany Ave & Asbury Ave) Chicago, IL 60645(773) 262-6603www.thefishkeg.com

try Snappy'son irving -- pretty sure its east of lincolnand its on the cornerthey have fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail,calamari, hush puppies, crabcakes,scallops, fish chips and catfich strips, and good potatoe pancakes yumnothing too fabulous but its unique and fresh. i luv it